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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 145.04 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 145.04 and 45.41 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 145.04 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/145.04 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 145.04 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 6,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586.39/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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